“When we engage in activities which bring us pleasure and promote enjoyment, there are numerous psychological and physiological benefits including stress reduction. Watching fun and light-hearted programs such as comedies are a good example of this."

The technique even comes complete with celebrity endorsement.

On the set of the new psychological thrillerMother!Jennifer Lawrence set up a ‘Kardashian tent’ to keep her sane between takes.

“It was a tent that had pictures of the Kardashians andKeeping Up With The Kardashiansplaying on a loop – and gumballs,” she toldVogue. “My happy place.”

But before you take a leaf out of J-Law’s book, keep in mind there are downsides to curbing your anxiety with telly. If you’re watching the box at night or falling asleep while viewing, it can have negative effects on your sleep cycle, which Shuster says can “result in increased emotional distress, including anxiety.”